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- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution but, while his statement contained a bit of self-praising propaganda regarding Irish development assistance targets, he neglected to note that these targets fall far short of the commitment given by the Taoiseach at the millennium summit in 2000. The poor of this world will have to wait many more years before they receive effective aid. Much...
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: A long question was submitted on Africa. Does the Minister of State have copies of the questions?
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: I refer to question No. 3 on the EU and the developing world and I will not read it in its entirety. It includes the following sentence, "If Europe is to be a 'responsible' player on the world stage, the evolution of its policies as they affect developing countries in particular, is of crucial significance." I ask that the Minister of State give a detailed response to that important question...
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: Could the Minister respond to the question on EU financial perspectives? I do not ask because it arose from Deputy Gay Mitchell's report on the development co-operation and economic co-operation instrument, DCECI.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: The Minister of State should not speak out of both sides of his mouth.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: I asked a question earlier and would like the Minister of State to respond.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: My question is serious.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: I can ask a question in any way I wish.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: I will be raising it on the Adjournment tonight.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: It was not one question; there were several.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: This discussion is like a mutual admiration society. I thought today's spirit was that we would reach out.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: The Minister of State had enough time and should allow me to speak. I thought that we were trying to reflect people's concerns and questions and that we would discard the Question Time format. Much of this could be done any week in committee. I thought we would at least get to grips with some of the concerns. I laid aside my opening statement to put some questions to the Minister of State...
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: I am asking a simple question. What is Ireland's stance on humanitarian aid to Palestine? How did Ireland vote on the decision taken by the Council of Ministers? Was yesterday's UN decision a slap in the face for the EU regarding its original premature decision, which has seriously harmed services in Palestine and its people? Has anyone questioned Israel's attitude to withholding taxes that...
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: The Minister of State has not even got around to addressing the other questions I asked at the outset.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: It is not some issue; it is a major issue about the pocketing of billions in funds.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: We know that.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: I hope the Minister of State will have an answer to my matter on the Adjournment tonight.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: The Minister of State has two hours to get the answer.
- Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: There must be someone who knows.
- Europe Day: Closing Statement. (10 May 2006)
Bernard Allen: Does the Minister of State consider it would be useful during the time available to discuss with him upcoming events in Europe at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and for him to report on the decisions reached? Today there was some toing and froing on the issue of Palestine, but surely there should be a system whereby a Minister reports on decisions reached and the position adopted by...